Develop a culture of paying back loans – HH
PRESIDENT Hakainde Hichilema has called on citizens to develop a culture of paying back loans so that other people can equally benefit from revolving funds. And Citizens Economic Empowerment Commission (CEEC) Director General Muwe Mungule says the Commission is giving out 140 vehicles worth about K40 million under CEEC’s Own a Taxi, Minibus or Light…...
Regulating podcasts still just a proposal – Mweetwa
CHIEF Government Spokesperson Cornelius Mweetwa says the idea of regulating of broadcasting on the internet by the Independent Broadcasting Authority is still a proposal. Recently, Ministry Information and Media PS Thabo Kawana said IBA would soon start regulating podcasts and this was met with widespread criticism from stakeholders. But speaking at a press briefing, Thursday,…...
By Oct, we want load shedding to be only 6 hours – Kapala
ENERGY Minister Peter Kapala says government is banking more water now so that by October, load shedding should be reduced to only six hours daily. Responding to a question from Msanzala MP Elias Daka, who wanted to find out why government had decided to impose eight hours of load shedding on Zambians while it was…...
Some OCIDA members ask Telesphore to retire
OCIDA Trustee Leslie Mbula says the Association is greatly disappointed to see that some citizens are using the name of the organisation and abusing Archbishop Telesphore Mpundu’s name for their selfish political motives. And Mbula says some members of OCIDA have also written a letter to the US Embassy indicating that the previous letter from…...
Proposed IBA Act of 2021 is a disaster for Zambia’s democracy
I read, with a deep sense of consternation, when a colleague shared parts of the proposed IBA Act of 2021 to be cited as the “Independent Broadcasting Authority 2021.” Its short introductory section reads “An Act to continue the Independent Broadcasting Authority; facilitate pluralism and diversity in the broadcasting industry; protect rights of consumers; regulate […]
Construction company sues Kasanda over $15,132 debt
A CONSTRUCTION company has sued Lusaka businessman Sedrick Kasanda demanding US$15,132, being the outstanding amount for the fabrication and installation of aluminium windows, doors and glass at his lbex Hill house. In a statement of claim filed in the Lusaka High Court Principal Registry, the construction company stated that it entered into a verbal agreement…...
Assertions that our degrees are inferior malicious – UNZA
THE University of Zambia (UNZA) has dispelled assertions that its degrees are considered to be inferior by the United Kingdom (UK) Home Office, saying such claims are in bad faith and meant to mislead people. An article written by Field Ruwe has been trending on social media, indicating that the United Kingdom Home Office had…...
UKA appoints Lucky Mulusa as its SG
THE United Kwacha Alliance (UKA) has appointed former minister of national planning Lucky Mulusa as its secretary general. And UKA Chairperson Sakwiba Sikota says OCIDA has been touted even by the UPND as a credible organisation and cannot, therefore, be accused of being bitter. Speaking during a media briefing yesterday, which was attended by several…...
There’s too much alcohol intake in Zambia – Gary
MINISTER of Local Government and Rural Development Gary Nkombo has bemoaned the high intake of illicit alcohol in the country. And Coalition Against Illicit Alcohol in Zambia chairperson Dr Christopher Kalila says illicit alcohol is driving deviant behaviours amongst youths, leading to the phenomenon of junkies. Speaking when he launched the SayNoToJunta Campaign in Lusaka,…...
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